W1080: Osteotomy of long bone,(including graft)
Osteotomy of long bone, +/- fixation (including graft)
For guidance only. Always check the code and obtain authorisation from your insurer before treatment. Other insurers may use different codes and coding rules.
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For guidance only. Procedure codes and descriptions on this site are provided for general guidance only and are not a guarantee of insurance cover or payment. Always check the correct code with your surgeon's secretary and obtain authorisation from your insurer before treatment. Insurers shown are examples only. Other insurers are available, and each may use the same, similar or different codes and coding rules.
Insurer listing
| Insurer | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bupa | Listed | Listed by Bupa |
| AXA Health | Listed | Listed by AXA Health |
| Vitality | Listed | Listed by Vitality |
| WPA | Listed | Listed by WPA |
Codes that can't be billed with W1080
Neither code can be billed with the other
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (11)
- W1920: Primary open reduction of long bone with fixation
- X4822: Change of cast under general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- W7420: Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction without lateral tenodesis +/- meniscectomy
- X4810: Change of cast without general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- W8602: Therapeutic arthroscopy of wrist joint (as sole procedure)
- W8700: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W3622: Needle biopsy of bone as sole procedure
- W3032: Removal of fixator/frame/pins/wires and change of plaster (as sole procedure)
- W3100: Bone graft (as sole procedure)
- W8830: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of wrist joint, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure)
- W3620: Open bone biopsy as sole procedure
Related codes
- W2700: Fixation of epiphysis (including epiphysiodesis, correction of angular deformity)
- W3622: Needle biopsy of bone as sole procedure
- W3620: Open bone biopsy as sole procedure
- W1800: Drainage/debridement of bone(s) (including sequestrectomy for osteomyelitis)
- W0850: Partial excision of bone (including exostoses)
- W0700: Excision of ectopic bone
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for osteotomy of long bone,(including graft)?
The procedure code is W1080: Osteotomy of long bone, +/- fixation (including graft).
Which insurers list W1080?
W1080 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can W1080 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say W1080 cannot be billed together with 3 other codes, including W3622 (Needle biopsy of bone as sole procedure), W3620 (Open bone biopsy as sole procedure), W7420 (Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction without lateral tenodesis +/- meniscectomy). See the full list above.
What does my procedure code mean?
For guidance only. Procedure codes and descriptions on this site are provided for general guidance only and are not a guarantee of insurance cover or payment. Always check the correct code with your surgeon's secretary and obtain authorisation from your insurer before treatment. Insurers shown are examples only. Other insurers are available, and each may use the same, similar or different codes and coding rules.
Codes and descriptions are for guidance only. Insurer listing and cover information is taken from each insurer's published schedule and is for guidance only: always confirm the code and cover with the insurer before treatment. This site is not affiliated with CCSD or any insurer. No fees are shown.
Last checked: 2026-10-01